Mental Health Therapist Staff

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Esterhazy; In loco; CAD 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Clinical Mental Health Therapist - Staff to join the Esterhazy District Medical Clinic as part of the Primary Health Care Team. You will deliver behavioral health supports, screen functional needs, and develop treatment plans with the Primary Health Care Provider.

This full-time temporary role requires licensure eligibility, strong counseling and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Competenze

• Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field.
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body.

Mansioni

• Provide behavioral health supports within the Primary Health Care Team.
• Screen functional status and develop behavioral change plans with the Primary Health Care Provider.
• Develop and implement behavioral health care plans and make referrals as required.

Conoscenze

Counseling skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Presentation skills

Formazione

Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Position #: 9013517

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Esterhazy District Medical Clinic

City/Town: Esterhazy

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 30, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Mental Health Therapist - Staff $35.546 to $43.466

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

The Mental Health Therapist - Staff is an integral member of the Primary Health Care Team and works in part of the network team in the medical home model. As a member of a multidisciplinary primary health care team, the incumbent is primarily responsible for behavioral health supports for a number of conditions under the care of the Primary Health Care Provider. The services to be delivered through this position include screening functional assessment and develops behavioral change plans in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Provider. The Mental Health Therapist develops and implements a behavioral healthcare plan and makes referrals to as required."Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Education

• Degree in Human Services/Health Sciences or related field

Competencies

• Counseling skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Presentation skills

Experience

• Experience with clinical interventions related to Primary Health Care

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Knowledge in various therapeutic approaches
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards
• Ability to handle difficult situations resulting in productive outcomes

Other Education & Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• For more information on the town of Esterhazy please visit http://www.townofesterhazy.ca/
• Esterhazy is located approximately 77 km east of Yorkton
• Responsibility and accountability at all times for her/his own practice
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Travel within the region and provincially